Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression
(she/her)
Often rebooked
Hi! I am Angela Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in North Texas. I have been in the mental health field since 2013. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide a judgement free, person-centered, solution focused approach. I have worked for the local mental health authority in case management and crisis intervention, an inpatient hospital, and in private practice. I understand how hard it can be to start counseling and open up to someone. I am glad you are ready to make yourself a priority and move through this season of life with help.
The first session will be about getting the full picture of what you are going through, your history, your strengths and needs, and setting goals to work towards a more peaceful life.
As a counselor my greatest strength is experience in life and practice. I have been through many changes and challenges in my life that helps me to understand and empathize with your experiences. I have experience as a professional helping many people to learn ways to manage whatever comes their way.
I am available for virtual counseling session which can make things more convenient for you! I provide a judgement free and person-centered approach with honesty and solution focus. I work with teens through adults who are struggling with feeling judged and unheard, adjusting to major life changes, processing trauma, identifying triggers, and help with creating healthy routines that leads to more balance.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use this approach to focus on your strengths and supports to find positive change. This is useful when client's want short-term counseling to find solutions rather than delving into underlying issues.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I find mindfulness in therapy useful for anxiety symptoms. We will work towards being aware of thoughts and emotions, and then use focus on senses and surroundings to regulate. This increased awareness helps them avoid destructive or automatic responses or habits.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I began using CBT in 2013 while working as a case manager for my local mental health authority center. I learned the benefits of the structure and implementation of coping skills.